Tony Bonin
challenges and difficulties

Tony has difficulty asserting his will and desires directly and openly. He may also suppress his anger and aggressiveness. Developing self-confidence, courage, and faith in himself are important tasks for Bonin.

Tony Bonin has a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward life which colors everything he does. Caution and realism are his virtues though Tony limits himself at times by being too careful, shy, or fearful, and not believing in himself enough or being assertive when necessary. Others find Tony Bonin difficult to get to know intimately, as Bonin tends to distance himself from them or to put forth a rather stern, "adult" face to the world.

He is inclined to preserve and build up his heritage. Others are attracted to him, but at the same time Tony Bonin gives the impression of being unapproachable. Bonin tends to hold back his feelings and is somewhat inhibited with others, especially in his love relationships.

Not very adaptable, Tony Bonin tends to be rebellious and fight hard against oppression. This could even lead to violent incidents, so Tony should try to keep his temper under control. He may have to work extremely hard and may have a lot of responsibilities that he cannot let go.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Tony Bonin instinctively and habitually reverts to when under stress - a mostly subconscious process that he is apt to over indulge in because it is so familiar and hence easy for him. The direction Tony Bonin needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.

It is easy for Tony Bonin to become distracted from his path by the multitude of interesting choices, possibilities, and options available to him. Tony Bonin needs to develop single mindedness and focus. Until Tony directs his attention to some of the big questions, such as "What is my life's purpose?" "What is really important to me and essential to my happiness?", he is apt to dabble, scatter his energies in many directions and engage in activities which are entertaining but ultimately neither fruitful nor enriching.

Having an overall vision for his life and aligning his daily activities so that they support rather than detract from Bonin's larger purpose in life, is a significant step toward his personal development.

It is in fostering a personal vision or philosophy of life, whether through religious or philosophical studies, education or the wisdom of distant lands or cultures that Tony Bonin is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Tony Bonin needs to cultivate the qualities described above in this endeavor. Long distance communication and involvement with foreigners is likely to be significant to Bonin.

He is reserved and somewhat conservative in presenting his viewpoints to others and prefers a philosophical discussion rather than small talk. Tony Bonin is quite selective in his choice of subjects and only wants to study what is really of interest to him.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aries

Saturn in 1st house

Saturn Conjunct Venus/Jupiter

Saturn Opposition Pluto/N. Node

N. Node in Sagittarius

N. Node in 9th house

N. Node Opposition Mercury/Saturn